Today I am sharing two challenge cards I created for a variety of challenges currently ongoing. See each card for the challenge links and for more details. I hope these cards inspire you to take part in a challenge or two, there are plenty out there!
Challenge Card 1 - Thanks for everything!
Living in the UK we don’t have Thanks giving day obviously, however we do still send thank you cards now and then! And as the weather is starting to turn, I wanted to create an Autumnal Thank you card.
I used the Freshly Made Sketch below as the inspiration for the layout, I just turned it horizontally!
I have added a lot of dimension to this card by foam mounting several different layers. All in all, this card has three foams worth of dimension! I think this gives it a lot of interest.
Following all that dimension I added in extra texture with the use of a die cut leaf in varying colours. I love how it has cut the veins of the leaves. Lastly, I embellished the card with Tonic Nuvco Drops, as though they are berries, and added Wink Of Stella over the main sentiment.
Do you like this project? Why not pin it and save for later? It will be there for when you need it!
Challenges links
This card was entered into 3 challenges:
- Freshly Made Sketches – #306
- Simon Says Stamp – Pop it up
- Just Add Ink – #387 – Texture
Card Challenge 2 - Cheers!
The second card I have created combined a sketch challenge (see below), colour challenge and texture challenge.
For this card, I wanted to make a CAS card and felt the layout and colour scheme really lent themselves to this. Instead of adding a die cut sentiment out, I wanted to use the negative part of the die cut to give more texture to the card.
When I went to the Craft fair in Manchester earlier on in the month, I managed to pick up a jar of Tonic Nuvo glimmer paste. I though this was the ideal card to try it out on to give further texture to the card. The glitter has a lovely iridescent sparkle to it which shines as the light catches it.
Do you like this project? Why not pin it and save for later? It will be there for when you need it!
Challenges links
This card was entered into 3 challenges:
- CAS(E) this Sketch! – #240
- CAS Colours & Sketches – #241 Colours
- Just Add Ink – #387 – Texture
Looking for more inspiration? Why not check out this post here for a bright and vibrant thank you card!
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17 thoughts on “Challenge Cards – Thanks and Cheers!”
Love all the texture you managed to get on this stunning card Verity. Fabulous rich colours. Thanks for joining us this week at Just Add Ink.
Thanks for the lovely comment. I am enjoying Just Add Ink challenges!
Great way to combine the sketch and colour challenges in Card Challenge 2. Thanks for joining us on this week’s CC&S challenge.
Thanks for playing along with us at CC&S! Fun card – great use of the colors!
Gorgeous cards! The leaves and beautiful autumn tones look absolutely fabulous! Thanks so much for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches.
Thanks for the lovely comment ?
Fabulous takes on the sketches! I especially love the second one!
I love your card, thanks for joining us at CC&S.
LOVE both your cards, but I especially LOVE your second card. Your use of the CC&S colours and sketch is FABulous. Those glittery polka dots and cheer sentiment certainly create a cheery card. Thanks so much for joining in on the fun. Hugs Bev x
Thanks for the lovely comments, it was lovely to read ?
Both cards are stunning, Verity! I love the texture you achieved in both creations. The layers and detailed die cut leaves in the first cards are gorgeous and look fabulous in the autum tones. Love the way you achieved texture in the second card – so stunning! Thanks for joining us and playing along at Just Add Ink.
What lovely comments, thank you! ?
Beautiful cards! Such wonderful designs! Very pretty!!
Thank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!
hugs…
Melissa
These are both lovely cards Verity! I love how you added texture to both in very different ways. I love how the glitter dots really glam up your second card! Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink this week.
These dots / pastes are great ways to add texture. I love how they are shiny. and can be made in different sizes. Chantell Just Add Ink
Beautiful cards, Verity! You add beautiful details like I would not think of myself. Like using the cheers negative on the second card and the Nuvo drops on the leaves on the first. I love them!
Thank you for your lovely comments! ?